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Elena Pletea: ‘Highly Commended Property Manager’ Award

We are delighted to announce that JCF’s very own Elena Pletea was awarded ‘Highly Commended Property Manager’ at the 2021 News on the Block Property…

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What’s Going On With Flat Front Doors?

In June of this year, the Fire Safety Act 2021 became law. This amended the regulations previously contained in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order…

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Electric Vehicle Charging for Blocks of Flats

From 2022, the Government’s Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme will apply to Leasehold properties. The revised scheme will cover up to 75% of the installation costs, so…

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Reinstatement Cost Assessments – Your Questions Answered

A reinstatement cost assessment (RCA) is an appraisal conducted by a surveyor as a means of establishing the hypothetical cost to reconstruct a building from…

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What Does The Role of an RMC or RTM Board Director Entail?

It is often tempting for a new resident who has just purchased a property in a block of flats, to then want to become a…

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Pro Pet Tenancies Now Get The Green Light From MPs

Just 7% of private landlords currently advertise pet-friendly properties. This makes it much harder for tenants to find the right home and in some cases…

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The Rise of Gardens in 2020

A communal garden is a space shared by several local residents, typically in an urban setting like Putney or the surrounding areas. In many areas…

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Electrical Installation Condition Report: Deadline Looms for Landlords

The deadline for new tenancies requiring an Electrical Installation Condition Report has now passed, and by early next year ALL existing tenancies will require the…

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Answered: Everyday Questions About Leases

Every leasehold property has its own unique lease with its own covenants and regulations. However, there are also many similarities across leases that result in…

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Property Management – Proposed Changes to Legislation

Following the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower disaster, the Government began to take steps to define changes in legislation relating to residential building safety. In…

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Fully Covered: Terrorism Insurance

The adoption of terrorism insurance for blocks and rented properties has, perhaps unsurprisingly, continued to grow in recent years. Whilst terrorism insurance is not mandatory…

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Legionnaires’ Disease – A Guide For Residents

In any well-maintained block, the risk of Legionnaires’ Disease is low. However, if a block’s communal water storage tanks and supply pipes are not correctly…

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